Sharp as a razor Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪzɝ
SHARP az uh RAY-zur
ʃˈɑːp/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪzɐ
SHAHP az uh RAY-zuh
Definition
Extremely sharp, like a razor; commonly used to describe something with a very fine edge or a person who is very intelligent and quick-thinking.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (describing blades, knives) and figuratively (for intelligence: 'sharp as a razor mind'). Informal and often complimentary. Less common as a description for sharp objects than for cleverness.
Spanish: afilado como una navaja - listo como una navajaPortuguese (BR): afiado como uma navalha - esperto como uma navalhaPortuguese (PT): afiado como uma navalha - esperto como uma navalhaChinese (Simplified): 锐利如剃刀 - 聪明如剃刀Chinese (Traditional): 銳利如剃刀 - 聰明如剃刀Hindi: रेज़र जितना तेज़ - बहुत होशियारArabic: حاد كالموسى - ذكي كالموسىBengali: ক্ষুরের মতো ধারালো - ক্ষুরের মতো তীক্ষ্ণ মস্তিষ্কRussian: острый как бритваJapanese: カミソリのように鋭いVietnamese: sắc như dao cạoKorean: 면도날처럼 날카로운Turkish: ustura kadar keskinUrdu: استرے کی طرح تیزIndonesian: tajam seperti silet
Example Sentences
The knife is sharp as a razor.
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Her mind is sharp as a razor.
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Be careful, those scissors are sharp as a razor.
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He figured out the answer in seconds—he's sharp as a razor.
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That comment was sharp as a razor—straight to the point.
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Don't argue with her—she's sharp as a razor and never misses a detail.
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